My name is Lucas Dorward. I am available for hire for design and photography needs and exploring collaborations with artists and musicians.
The story behind the name De Lundin
Most things have more of a story behind them than we realize. Could be businesses, branding, antiques, photos, names, etc. I think we would have a greater appreciation for what is around us if we learned such things. I appreciate what came before us and how intriguing it is to understand the people, events and stories that led to our current life we’re living now.
As I delved into our family history, particularly where my rather rare last name came from, Dorward, I found lineage that goes back further than I expected to find. Back in the 13th century De Lundin was the surname of the man from Normandy who later in life lived in Scotland became the first Dorward and started the lineage of that surname. He was usher to King William the Lion. Ive always thought it was an interesting name and it’s my nod to my family’s ancestry.
I could go back further to the ancient Gaelic origins of my lineage, but the information gets fuzzy and the names get far more unusual, so I’ll acknowledge the beginning of my name for now.
Thank you to anyone visiting my website and viewing my creative work. Art is a vulnerable thing to put out in the world, and I feel honored when anyone purchases a print or simply tells me they enjoy something I’ve made or a photo I’ve taken. Let’s keep supporting art in our communitues in any way we can, even if it’s simply letting your artist friends know that you saw and appreciate what they’ve created. Just get the words out.
Thank you all!